ArmandDuquette

Armand Duquette 1928 - 2013 SOUTH HADLEY - Armand Duquette, 84, passed away on June 16, 2013. He was born December 2, 1928 and raised in Courcelles, Quebec, Canada. Armand spent the majority of his adult life in the Holyoke and South Hadley areas raising a loving family and working as a cabinet maker and finish carpenter. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marguerite (Laprise) Duquette, who resides in South Hadley. He is survived by his brother, Clement Duquette and his wife Louise of Holyoke, along with his sisters, Irene Duquette of Sherbrooke, Quebec and Jeanne Duquette of Lampton, Quebec. His children include Claude Duquette and his wife Ann of Northampton, MA, Dr. Robert Duquette and his wife Anne Marie of Port Orange, FL, and Dr. Carole Duquette of Charlton, MA. He also leaves his son-in-law Michael Couture of Charlton, MA. His grandchildren include Christopher Duquette and his wife Dr. Jillian Duquette of Coconut Creek, FL, Lisa Allen and her husband William of Sterling, VA, Michael Duquette and his wife Jessica of Chandler, AZ and Michelle Duquette of Burke, VA. He was an extraordinary individual who believed in his family. He will be dearly missed by his family, close relatives, and friends. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Armand's life on June 22, 2013 from 3pm till 6pm at the Ryder Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley, MA. His burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the D'Amour Cancer Center, 3500 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01199 or the Council on Aging, 45 Dayton Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075. For more details, please visit ryderfuneralhome.com. RYDER FUNERAL HOME 533-1735